47 Best Coffee Shops in Asheville

“If you are looking for a very chill spot and some tasty simple food, Flour is the spot. Free wifi and quiet in the mornings. A great spot to chat with a friend in peace or get some work done. Sit upstairs and get some people watching in on the streets of downtown.
This is not a true restaurant, but a mini restaurant with only a few items on the menu and no full kitchen. But the biscuits beg to differ -- they are delicious. Crispy and buttery on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and FLAVORFUL. Latte with house made syrup is totally worth it too. And we had a pistachio chocolate chip cookie that was simply delightful -- crisp and salty edges, melty buttery gooey middle.
This is NOT a fun vibe (at least not on a Wednesday morning at 10am). If you're looking for a similar menu but way more vibes, head to Butter Punk.“

“I first learned about Bad Manners Coffee from their Instagram page and general social media presence. When I saw the sign as I drove through WAVL I was so excited I had to drop in to finally check it out. I tried a classic iced latte with house-made strawberry syrup added and a jalapeño bagel. The latte was the perfect amount of sweet without being cloying and the bagel was warm, buttery, flaky, and had the absolute barest hint of spice. I love spice so would have enjoyed a little more but it’s mild enough that you could give it to a slightly adventurous child and they would excitedly tell you “I ate something spicy” and you could smile knowingly.
I sat out on their small one-table patio to eat my breakfast and drink my coffee. I’m happy they have it as an option but I will say it felt slightly precarious as the deck slopes downward and there is a gap between the concrete slab at the door and the wood of the patio flooring. Elderly and disabled folks should avoid this area due to the uneven footing and safety concerns but the interior is accessible and has tables.
They put up billowing and gauzy curtains and artificial plant wall coverings over lattice work to evoke a sense of privacy between the surrounding businesses and the perpetual construction happening behind the building.
The music that played seemed to be a calm and ambient mixture of Phoebe Bridgers, Mitski, and other female singer-songwriters of similar genres. The aesthetics of the interior are bright and artsy with pink walls and leafy green plant life and create a comfortably welcoming atmosphere.
Bad Manners Coffee also seems to partner with some local artists as there were cards/mini-prints and stickers available for sale with individual payment options via Venmo available. We love a local business that supports local artists!

The two baristas I encountered were warm, professional, kind, and helpful. They gave recommendations on drinks and food to myself and all following customers without being pushy or sounding like they were performing from a script. Both ladies also had exceptionally lovely smiles and hairstyles!!

I had a wonderful visit and I will be back time and again now that I know this little corner of peace exists.“

“I got my wedding bouquet and boutonnières from Pollen and they were gorgeous! The staff were so great at communicating and making the bouquet exactly what I wanted!“

“great coffee, and eats, but even better humans.“

“The Hot Chocolate Freeze was delicious!“

“Seriously.. the best honey lavender matcha in Asheville and the drive-thru is so convenient! Whenever I have friends in town, this is where we get our Saturday morning pick-me-up ☺️“

“Old Europe gvl is not the same as old Europe pastries. Asheville old Europe the best and not the same owners.“

“Great coffee, delicious pastries. Excellent customer service, owner is very knowledgeable. Clean and attractive coffee shop. Would definitely recommend.“

“AMAZING customer service!!! These guys rock!!! And I haven’t even tried the coffee yet!!! Order some NOW while homebound!!!“

“Best cold dirty chai ever! Service was fantastic and quick. I wish I knew about this place sooner!“

“Worth stopping in to relax and unwind. Seasonal coffee tastes great! Highly recommend.“

“Great coffee and hard working staff“

“Best doughnuts I’ve ever had. Kind of tastes like it has a croissant outer crust. I am so grateful I don’t live next to here.“

“Friendly service, great coffee!“

“Jay is the best of the best!“

“very neat place! creative decor & drinks kratom/kava/games etc! Good alternative if you're looking for a change of pace from your usual hangouts“

“This place is so great that we ate breakfast there every morning that we were in Asheville. On day one I had the Goat of Monte Cristo. They put their homemade raspberry preserve on it and it was mouth watering. I actually asked if I could buy a jar of it and bless their hearts they sold me a jar of the preserve, which is something that they don't normally do. Thanks you so much again. I am enjoying it at home now. Everything we ate was excellent, every day. They are located in the Grove Arcade Building. DON'T MISS IT!!!!“

“the san Antonio blend is the absolute best whole bean coffee i have bought for my home brew espresso. im going to be getting autoship every 2 weeks. I can already see it.“

“We have visited once for dinner and once for breakfast and I have a tough time putting down my utensils. Dinner with 4 had tartar and mussels and calamari apps and all were perfect. I had the Gemelli pasta dish (gluten sensitive) and enjoyed the flavors. For breakfast I had the Benedict Hash. My mouth wants to marry that sauce. The steak and eggs were perfectly cooked, the sauce is bold with lemon and paprika and oh so delicious.“

“Little coffee shop with a 70s decor vibe, which was rather comforting. I was able to find FREE parking, unlike downtown coffee shops, although they share the building with two other businesses, so parking can be difficult.

Ordered the decaf latte, which was very good, and prices were reasonable. Found this on my last day in Asheville, which was a bummer because I would have come here a lot more.“

“Super cute. We are from England originally and thought it was really cool.“

“I loved the Americano that Talia made and the GF muffin. Yes, let's hear it for Gluten Free pastries. And the atmosphere. Thanks. #dannyhiker“

“We spent the week in Asheville...Izzy’s was the best coffee we had by far. Thanks“

“Fantastic breakfast sandwiches. Love this spot!“

“I go to Izzy's on Lexington regularly. It's my favorite coffee shop in Asheville. Usually Rand is the barista when I show up and he's great at his job and he's warm and friendly. The coffee is good and the baked goods (especially the fig and olive scone) are delicious. The coffee shop has great art that rotates, local artists are supported. I would recommend Izzy's to anyone and have nothing but good things to say about it.“

“the san Antonio blend is the absolute best whole bean coffee i have bought for my home brew espresso. im going to be getting autoship every 2 weeks. I can already see it.“

“Best cold brew and blueberry muffin I’ve had in a long time served by incredibly kind employees! ☕️“

“Decided to try a new spot, and happy I did! Rich flavor profile coffee, sweet people, clean space. Step off the main street and try Deep Time.“

“I am here from out of town as part of the Hurricane Helene recovery effort & this Starbucks is open currently. They can’t use the espresso machine because of the water quality currently in the city but the young woman who was working yesterday and the young woman working this morning went above and beyond brewing coffee with gallon waters & making the drinks as close to “normal” as possible.
A hot cup of Starbucks coffee has been a luxury I have been looking forward to for a couple weeks and these two cups have hit the spot this week.“

“GET IT WHILE IT'S HOT!
I got the tastiest coffee made to perfection from the sweetest gal yesterday. Hospitality, atmosphere, quality, accuracy and palatability were shining at this mall location. Past visits I enjoyed but was not so impressed. This easily surpasses the 'stareborks' standard I use in my mind. Well done y'all.“

“While visiting Asheville recently with our dog, we used the BringFido app to scout out a good coffee shop. We found a great one! BringFido recommended BattleCat, among others. BattleCat was close to our hotel, so we headed there and were thrilled to enjoy one of the best cups of coffee ever and the bagel sandwiches were delicious! The place was really busy, with a line that wrapped two walls of the café, but the very knowledgeable and expert baristas (only two of them) kept it moving right along as they pumped out the coffee and the breakfast items. The next morning, for the sake of variety and exploration of a new place, we hesitantly decided to try one of the other coffee shops recommended by BringFido. It was also very good, and we’d go back… BUT we have to say it was Battlecat for the WIN and that will be our place of choice every time we visit Asheville from now on. The coffee was full-bodied with a bright profile that was neither bitter nor tangy and simply had a rich, FRESH roasted flavor. So satisfying.“

“The Staff at this location are amazing! The GM here really does her job! She is amazing! You can tell that her staff are trained and that standards are set and followed. The Staff are always so friendly and smiling. I quit Starbucks for awhile because of other locations, this one brought me back!!“

“Our lunch today was outstanding! Amazing flavors and three of us shared 4 items. Hunter was so accommodating and nice today, we will be back!“

“I am a foodie/food-snob. I admit it. I am so often disappointed by my restaurant experiences. Last night, my partner and i had one of the best meals in Asheville we can remember. Bold, sensual, well-balanced dishes (somewhere in the neighborhood Charleston's Xiao Bar Biscuit). Off the hook (if a little pricey) wine list.“

“My girlfriends and I went here yesterday for lunch. I am the only vegan amongst the group. They were many choices for me that all looked delicious! I ordered the Tigris Bowl. It was absolutely phenomenal! My girlfriend's all enjoyed their meals as well.“

“Lo mejor de lo mejor. Una bebidas 🍷 súper deliciosas 🥰🥰“

“The atmosphere and drinks were amazing! However we arrived around 5 o’clock and were told no coffee after 4pm - but they had coffee for cocktails. It was upsetting for our designated driver who was looking forward to enjoying a coffee while we had cocktails. Hoping this rule will change so we can enjoy a responsible night out in the future!“

“Today’s holiday cup with holiday drink is awesome!!! My niece-in-law & I communicated about these awesome cups just before I purchased mine. My nephew is stationed in Alabama and they are almost daily attendees of the local Starbucks there. I love Starbucks as a whole... utilizing for brunch greatly; & coffee very regularly... Especially most Wednesday’s, where my mother & I buy breakfast for us and our publisher; for our weekly meetings, working on our books. We alternate which location we stop at in the Asheville area, depending on our schedules otherwise, but it’s always Starbucks! 😎🤙“

“The frappes are amazing especially the cookie crunch the service not-so-good stood in line 10 minutes and we're still ignored the manager had to come take our order well the girls that work there we're just standing around talking horrible service“

“Awesome food and wonderful staff. Locally owned“

“The best tacos in the world!!!“

“Thanks to Starbucks in Ingles for accommodating our Red Cross group's large order for coffee right at opening! You set us up and made some Red Crossers ready for a big day of smoke alarm installations!“

“Just went through with my fiancé to get some refreshers after work. We haven’t tried this location before but since we had to come out this way, we gave it a shot. First off, the drinks are absolutely amazing. I haven’t had one made this great in a while. The staff were very kind and trying their best. It took a while to get through their drive thru but ONLY because they’re short staffed and that’s not the employees fault. They were kind and compensated us for having to wait (very unexpected, we didn’t mind waiting since they explained what was happening; but we appreciated them going above and beyond!) They were kind, hard working and had smiles on their faces. All I can say is Starbucks, get them some more staff when you can! I’ve worked in food service before and it’s not for the faint of heart, especially when you’re short staffed and busy. I admire them keeping a positive attitude even when, I’m sure, they were worn out. Thanks guys!“

“This is the best Starbucks I have ever been too. The staff are the absolute best I have ever seen. The Store Manager is out with her people in the trenches, and really cares about her staff and the public she serves. The store is always immaculate, and the service is quick and efficient. There is literally nothing bad that can be said for these amazing people and the level of service they give.“

“They are super sweet! The guy that waited on me--Christian I think--he was so sweet and nice! Awesome job starbucks! ;)“

“Today was a very special experience. I called and spoke with Casey and after our brief call and her positive tone and eagerness to help, it was clear that I could get out of the house, not isolate, and come and work with her in person. My fur-baby of over 15 years crossed the rainbow bridge this morning. I was seeking a special plant to deliver to the caregivers at a local daycare that have helped me so much with him these last several weeks to say thank you and have some additional closure and share kindness in the midst of one of the hardest days that I could imagine, although I knew that this time was soon to come. Casey welcomed me into her shop and supported me with much empathy, kindness, and grace to help shop for the caregivers, but also a beautiful orchid for myself and some candles to light in his memory over this upcoming long weekend where I’ll be inside. I was able to get a new journal just to write this weekend about memories of him. Casey surprised me with something unexpected as well to express the condolences of Flora. Keep in mind that I had never been to Flora before, I am new to Asheville, and sometimes the most genuine kindness can come from people and places that you may least expect it. I do have another dog that is a rescue and I would like to know if the shop is dog-friendly. I would love to come there on the weekends sometime and have a coffee and feel held and know that I belong in a place of such pawsitivity and acceptance. Be like Casey! Be Kind! The world needs more kindness and compassion now than ever before. I will be a routine customer and I highly recommend that you all visit this business when possible. You will not regret it! Thank you Casey, Thank you Team Flora! I haven’t made the time to write a review in a long time for a place of business as I do not believe that negative reviews are too useful, but this service today was amazing and worth sharing. Keep sharing that kindness each day with each customer. It is noticed and immensely appreciated! With immense gratitude, Matthew“

“Brandi took us on an amazing tour! 💯 recommend!“